Huckerby, 26, is on fire since joining the Reds on loan from Manchester City scoring three goals and assisting once in two games.
Paul Hart told The Nottingham Evening Post: "It's very difficult in the First Division to sign Premiership players on a full-time basis.
"I would love to have him on board and we will definitely look at it if we get into the Premiership."
Rumours suggest Forest have already agreed a £1.5m price with Man City boss Kevin Keegan should they win promotion to the illusive Barclaycard Premiership.